Renaissance Heroes Beta to open up to players on January 22nd, will run for two weeks

ChangYou.com has announced that the Renaissance Heroes beta will launch on January 22nd and will continue through until February 6th.

The beta will introduce the new European server, several new game elements, including two new characters and maps, as well as a new play mode. Players will also have the opportunity to participate in daily events to win prizes.

Two new characters, Bart and Medici, have joined the four other heroes already in the game. The last Holy Guardian Bart has come in hopes of restoring the Vatican to its original ideals, and vain, aristocratic Medici, has succumbed to his lust for money and power, and hopes to test his mettle against the strength of those that stand before him. Castle Skyros and Atelier in Ruins are two new added environments that players will now be able to explore, and the new Touch Down mode offers an exciting twist to the competitive gameplay.

"We are ready to kick off 2013 with some awesome new content and events," said Matthew Lenehan, Producer at ChangYou.com (US), Inc. "This beta launch will have no data wipe, enabling players to get a head start before the game hits commercial launch in late Q1, 2013. With the benefit of early access, players that register by 12:00 PM (PDT) on January 22nd will receive a Founder's Pack that includes a character costume, power-ups, an exclusive banner, and a new weapon!"

In celebration of the launch, special events will be held each day throughout the beta, giving players a chance to win a variety of prizes. Players will have the opportunity to receive one entry for each day they log into the game, but must be sure to complete at least one match to be entered into the prize drawing. Prizes range from special in-game items to a Razer Blade gaming laptop or a GeForce GTX660 video card.

Those interested in joining the open beta can download the game now at GameFuse.